In a 5-4 decision June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana law requiring that doctors who perform abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals could not stand.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law
Response to court’s upcoming abortion case reflects sharp divides
Several organizations have filed briefs on both sides of this case including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which supports the state law but has urged the court to reexamine its previous abortion rulings.